dRMM

Alex de Rijke is a founding Director of dRMM, having established the practice in 1995 with Philip Marsh and Sadie Morgan. He is a design champion at dRMM, responsible for the concept, construction and delivery of our timber projects. These include such diverse projects as Sliding House, Kingsdale School, Charlton WorkStack, Tower of Love, Endless Stair, WoodBlock House, Maggie’s Oldham, and the Stirling Prize winning Hastings Pier.

Alex conducts ongoing research into contemporary materials, technologies and methods of construction. In 2006 he wrote, ‘Timber is the new Concrete’, and introduced cross-laminated timber to the UK with groundbreaking prefabricated buildings, Kingsdale School Sports Hall in London, and the Naked House prototype exhibited in Oslo. Through Alex’s leadership, dRMM has become recognised as a pioneer and authority on engineered timber design and construction, especially CLT (cross-laminated timber).

In 2013 de Rijke, alongside AHEC and ARUP, invented the first cross-laminated timber made from a hardwood and in the form of Endless Stair demonstrated its incomparable beauty, strength and sustainability in the LDF 2013 installation at Tate Modern. In summer 2017, construction will complete on dRMM’s Maggie’s cancer care centre in Oldham. A building that demonstrates a synthesis of concept, construction and user well-being; it is made entirely from tulipwood CLT and glass. The project reveals Alex’s total design ethos in its integration of landscape, architecture, furniture and art.

Prof.de Rijke has consistently combined cutting-edge practice with education. He advocates learning through experimentation and making, and his extensive experience includes teaching, lecturing and examining at many european schools of Architecture. From 2011-2015 he was Professor of the Masters programme and Dean of Architecture at the Royal College of Art. Alex is currently an External Examiner to the Design & Make timber programme at the Architectural Association, and a Visiting Professor to the Royal College of Art, London. He lectures internationally, presenting dRMM’s work from Scandinavia and Europe to Asia and Australasia. He has given conference papers on a range of themes including: engineered timber architecture and construction; prefabricated and mobile architecture; and the relationship between architecture and health.

Under Richard Roger’s former chairmanship, Alex de Rijke was a member of the Design for London Advisory Panel, and continues to contribute to design discussions at institutions such as the RIBA, ARCAM (Architecture Centre Amsterdam) and the Milan Salone del Mobile. Alex represents dRMM and the wider profession in the media through radio, TV appearances, and features in publications such as The Plan, Architectural Review, Dezeen and The Guardian.

With a parallel passion as photographer, Alex photographs for publications and exhibitions, including the Venice Biennale 2008 and 2012, and documents dRMM’s projects on an ongoing basis.

Sadie is a founding director of dRMM and industry leader. Her steadfast belief in the importance of design that connects back to people and place is a central influence in our practice. Over her 25-year career Sadie has played a key role in the advocacy of exemplary design and architecture, through her professional practice and advisory roles.

In her role as a design champion Sadie is involved in a number of advisory roles including chairing the Independent Design Panel for High Speed Two, reporting directly to the Secretary of State and being one of ten commissioners for the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) led by Chief Executive Phil Graham. She has been instrumental in setting up the NIC’s Design Group which will place design at the heart of all new major infrastructure projects and ensure that designers have a seat at the table at every step in a project’s lifecycle. In 2017 Sadie was chosen as a Mayor’s design advocate for the Greater London Authority and became a non-executive director of the Major Project Association. Most recently she has been appointed as an independent non-executive director of U+I to oversee delivery of their commitments to community engagement in PPP projects.

Lecturing extensively both nationally and internationally, Sadie talks passionately about the role of architects in society and the importance of infrastructure which connects to people and places. She sits on competition jury and advisory panels including the RIBA National Awards Advisory Panel and represents the profession in the media through radio, TV appearances, articles and column for Building Magazine.

Sadie became the youngest president of the Architectural Association in 2013 and was short-listed for the AJ Woman Architect of the Year award in 2014. In 2017 she was named New Londoner of the Year at the New London Awards for her work in ‘championing the importance of design at the highest political level’. Most recently Sadie won the inaugural ‘Female Architectural Leader of the Year’ at the BD Architect of the Year awards 2019.

Sadie is highly active within the architecture industry, both in business and extra-curricular activity. She sailed with the winning Great British team in the Commodores’ Cup 2012, rode Cycle to MIPIM 2015 and pedElle 2017 for Corum, and climbed Mount Kilimanjaro to support The Railway Children organisation in 2017.

Elements of Sadie’s design thinking can be found throughout dRMM’s projects, from the Stirling Prize winning Hastings Pier to Trafalgar Place, Clapham Manor Primary School, the Athlete’s Village for the London Olympic Games and Faraday House at the Battersea Power Station.

Philip Marsh is a founding director of dRMM. He is an industry leader, award winning architect, media commentator and past awards judge. He has 23 years of experience as an expert in residential and civic architecture and urban design, having designed and delivered award-winning residential projects, schools, civic buildings and placemaking projects.

These include significant regeneration projects in London, such as designing the critical first phase housing for Argent at Kings Cross, Faraday House at Battersea Power Station and Trafalgar Place for Lend Lease at the Elephant and Castle (Stirling prize shortlisted 2016).

Education projects include the remodelling of Kingsdale School in Southwark; a £23m transformation project that prefaced the Buildings School for the Future Initiative, and Clapham Manor Primary School; a contemporary addition to a Victorian Board School. Not only did this extension provide the school with much needed extra space, but it also positively transformed the public realm, as recognised by the Mayor of London Planning Award 2010 and the Stirling prize shortlisting 2010.

Philip’s approach to design has always been to question the ‘norm’ and to consider lateral responses in order to elevate the ambition and the possibilities of each project. His design of Wansey St is acclaimed for providing the maximum possible quality for all residents, whatever their tenure and the scheme was awarded BD Public Housing Architect of the Year 2006. The RIBA Judges remarked of Trafalgar Place, “the quality achieved should be an example for future housing developments”. With an outstanding site plan that dedicates over 46% to the public realm, the scheme received the Best New Place to Live Award and the Mayor’s Award for Planning Excellence in 2016.

Philip has an excellent success rate in getting planning permission for the projects he has designed, partly thanks to his understanding of and ability to balance the needs of both commercial developers and local authorities. He recently gained planning for Brill Place, a 25-storey residential tower adjacent to St Pancras station as part of the Central Somers Town Regeneration.

A passionate designer with strong aspirations for London, Philip creates high quality, healthy, accessible and sustainable places. His residential scheme for the White City Television Centre regeneration is described by local residents as, “bold […] lighter in feel and in a talented way it cleverly transitions the mixed architecture of the existing street to the bulkier aspect of the [BBC]. There is a degree of poetry in its existence where none existed before”.

Jonas is a director at dRMM, he manages the strategic development of the practice and oversees the design, construction and delivery of a mixed-use portfolio of high profile projects. These include Faraday House, the bold and imaginative residential building within the Battersea Power Station development. As an architect, his speciality is combining the design concept with innovative construction techniques, and he has a particular focus on prefabrication and engineered timber.

Jonas lectures internationally on dRMM’s pioneering work in engineered timber, such as Kingsdale Sports Hall, Naked House, and Maggie’s Oldham. In 2017, he was invited to sit on a London Borough’s Quality Review Panel and became an assessor for RIBA Part III at the University of Brighton, in 2016 he judged the Malaysian Wood Awards.

Jonas designed Endless Stair with fellow director Alex de Rijke for the 2013 London Design Festival. It is one of dRMM’s most celebrated timber installations because it’s modular design allows the work to adapt to different contexts. For the 2014 Milan Salone del Mobile the concept was reconfigured as Scale Infinite. Jonas was born and educated in Germany and moved to the UK in 2004.

Before joining dRMM he worked alongside Prof. Mirko Baum at the Institute for Structural Architecture, RWTH-Aachen, as well as in Cologne and Moscow as an assistant to the artist Prof. Igor Sacharow-Ross.

Jonas’ career is a definition of the émigré architect. He draws upon his expatriate point of view and academic background to form extraordinary design solutions to complex architectural problems. Jonas’ strength lies in concept development and communication. He champions concept integrity from genesis to delivery, ensuring that dRMM’s guiding ethos is reflected in the studio’s architecture.

Jonas manages an internal team from 14 different countries, and steers stakeholder and client relations on some of dRMM’s most high profile projects.

Alice is an Architectural Assistant interested in architecture that has social purpose. She studied at The Mackintosh School of Architecture in Glasgow and her thesis explored unconventional public spaces between the land and sea. She has professional experience in a range of residential schemes and her work has taken her from the UK to Paris, to Rio de Janeiro and back. She is currently undertaking her Part III at the University of Westminster.

At dRMM, Alice is developing the façades for the Triangle, a new residential scheme in Newham. Out of the studio Alice spends most of her time peddling, podcasting and looking for the next opportunity for a surf.

Andy studied Architecture at the University of Brighton before completing his Masters Degree at the Royal College of Art. In Brighton, where he also worked in practice, he discovered a love for the wider design spectrum from illustration to product design. Keen to develop a multidisciplinary approach, he returned to London to finish his studies at the RCA. He is particularly interested in social and critical views toward architecture, especially his personal intrigue into social class and taste, which he explored in his masters thesis.

At dRMM Andy is currently applying his knowledge and enthusiasm towards the design of a cinema. Outside of work he enjoys emulating meals he has sampled along his travels in his own kitchen (albeit to a slightly lower standard!).

Anna Lisa completed her part I at the Bartlett School of Architecture, and following a two-year period in industry, concluded her master’s studies at the RCA. She worked for multidisciplinary design practice HTA until joining dRMM in late 2017. Both her academic and professional work demonstrate an innate interest in community-based architecture and making a positive contribution to the built environment.

She has played an active role in the realisation of several live projects, from a sustainability focused live-work cooperative in rural Belgium, to the community build of anaerobic digesters, finding value in ‘meanwhile’ spaces in London. At dRMM, Anna Lisa is working on an infrastructure and public realm tender. Out of the studio she enjoys sourdough-baking, language-learning, and can be found rambling by day or dancing by night.

Benedetta completed her undergraduate studies in Venice and Paris before heading to the Netherlands for her part II. Her MSc thesis specialised in ‘Interiors Buildings Cities’; exploring territories that range from the extended interior to the intimate city. She worked from her understanding of existing urban, social and economic situations while focussing on the notion of Urban Institution. During her education, she also had the opportunity to work on a slum conversion in India from the master planning stage.

At dRMM, Benedetta is working on Purfleet; a regeneration in East London which combines work spaces, commercial and mixed-us residential. Out of the office Benedetta can be found travelling with her backpack to discover new cultures and sample different cuisines.

Callum graduated from King’s College London with a degree in Film Studies. Whilst at university, he studied a module about the role architecture plays within film, and from there his fascination with the world of buildings began.

After graduating, Callum worked in a start-up, managing a small team across London and Manchester. Now at dRMM as the Studio Coordinator, Callum maintains the daily operations of the practice, overseeing the premises, HR, and fixing any and all I.T issues that come his way. Callum also works as Jonas Lencer’s PA. In his spare time, Callum enjoys learning Spanish, photographing his favourite architecture, and listening to Janet Jackson.

Farid is an Architectural Assistant at dRMM. He completed his part I at the University of Greenwich, where his final year project highlighted existing hierarchies within government backed privatization and its eventual consequences on the public. This involved the designing of a Rothschild owned Bankers Union on the privatised Trafalgar square. Prior to joining dRMM, Farid worked for Wilkinson Eyre Architects where he was involved in a range of large-scale projects; including HS2 stations and rugby stadiums.

At dRMM, Farid is involved with the Brickyard project; a large mixed-use development with retail and residential uses. He has been working on the 3D CAD modelling of interior and exterior views, producing visualisations which focus on materiality and community spirit. As well as loving his work, Farid also enjoys a good cup of tea.

Héloïse is an Architect at dRMM. She studied at École Nationale Supérieure d’Architecture de Bretagne, which included an exchange year at Xiamen University in China. After graduating in 2011, Héloïse joined Jacques Ferrier Architecture in Paris and worked on a variety of projects including international competitions and development design for mixed use schemes. In early 2014, she transferred to their Shanghai office to work on the construction phase of the French International High School in Beijing.

During her time in Shanghai, Héloïse participated in installations and seminars which observed the daily life of the city street and its transience.

At dRMM Heloise is working on the Triangle; a new residential scheme in Newham. Out of the studio, Héloïse enjoys practicing yoga and discovering the beauty of the British coast.

James is an Architectural Assistant at dRMM. He grew up in Hong Kong and graduated from the London School of Economics in Geography, before obtaining an AA Diploma from the Architectural Association. His years in academia allowed him to explore the erasure of spaces, utopian and dystopian literature, and the architecture of territory. During his studies he founded a charity that designs, builds and runs village schools in Takeo, Cambodia.

Having worked in Hong Kong and Cambodia, James has developed a keen interest in education and architecture and is currently working on Wintringham Park Primary School, which synthesises the extension of learning spaces beyond the conventional classroom. When he is not reading or writing about architecture, he is a keen hiker, an amateur rock-climber and bonsai lover.

Jasmin is a Senior Associate at dRMM. Having received her degree from the Bartlett, UCL, she joined dRMM in 2004 and returned in 2008 after gaining her diploma with a project exploring the nature of risk in a Japanese insurance office. Jasmin has good experience of housing design and has been involved in the development of unit layouts through to construction for Athletes’ Village Plot N26. She has also overseen the design and construction of social tenure family townhouses for numerous infill sites in Newham.

Jasmin was awarded RIBA NW Project Architect of the Year 2018 for her work on the Maggie’s cancer caring centre in Oldham – an exciting scheme involving a raised timber structure with a curved glazed void. Jasmin also trained in graphic design at Shillington College and has a key role in overseeing dRMM’s brand and graphic outputs. She teaches Year One BSc Architecture at the Bartlett, UCL, and in her spare time she makes macarons and is trying to learn Japanese.

Joe began his career at a structural engineering firm working on ultra-light structures with climatic envelopes utilising Texlon Etfe. Building on his strong technical background, he went on to study Architecture at the University of Westminster, where he explored interests in sustainable and ecological design. Joe has subsequently worked for a number of practices on a wide variety of projects, including the Crown Hotel Tower in Sydney and the innovative Sahara Forest Project. His experience also includes listed buildings, a multi-story car park and small residential and retail projects.

At dRMM, Joe is working on a hotel in NW Cambridge; helping to coordinate the structure, developing the detailed design and assisting with the integration of BIM into the project. Out of the office, Joe enjoys spending time with his two kids, working on his house and sailing

Joe is an Architectural Assistant at dRMM. He completed his Part 1 at the University of Greenwich, in which his final year project looked at how architecture could reinvent the process of political campaigning in the UK, while rejuvenating interest in politics and combatting voter’s apathy. Before joining dRMM, Joe worked at firm in Essex where his experience focused on residential master-planning.

At dRMM, Joe is working on the Purfleet Regeneration master-planning project which seeks to develop a large area of land into a mixed-use scheme for commercial and residential. Outside of work, Joe enjoys playing and seeing live music and discovering how architecture influences media in gaming/cinema.

Judith is an Associate Director at dRMM. She leads dRMM’s team for the BBC Television Centre masterplan, and the team for Battersea Power Station Phase 1 (RS-1B) – the latter is currently under construction. She is also project lead for 51-54 Fenchurch Street, an office development in the heart of London. Prior to joining dRMM, Judith worked for LIN Architects on projects based in France and Germany. She was responsible for the design and detailed development of the external envelope of the Cité du Design in Saint-Etienne.

Judith was project architect for Harper Square, providing 72 apartments and townhouses forming part of the Elephant and Castle Regeneration in Southwark. She also contributed to the Stratford City North project originally conceived for the London 2012 Olympic games. Judith’s strengths lie in organising and managing production activities, liaising with stakeholders and solving technical and design issues in an innovative way. Aside from her project management tasks she has a key role in the studio’s resourcing and recruitment processes.

Katherine graduated with a Distinction from the Bartlett School of Architecture in MArch Architecture. Her master’s thesis explored the role of Architecture in the Anthropocene, resulting in the design of a long-term masterplan in Stockholm. Katherine is passionate about designing in the public realm and bringing joy to the everyday spaces we inhabit. Previously, she has worked at Hawkins\Brown on Crossrail and at Carl Turner Architects on residential and ‘meanwhile’ projects.

At dRMM, Katherine is working on an infrastructure project at the concept design stage. In her free time, she enjoys reading dystopian novels, travelling and taking life drawing classes.

Kinga is the Graphic Designer at dRMM. She studied in the UK and Canada to achieve a postgraduate degree in Design Management and an MA in Communication Design from Central Saint Martins. She is responsible for the practice’s graphical language and works closely with the Directors and Architects making sure they get the best graphics support. Kinga has extensive knowledge of architectural graphic design and has been leading workshops and teaching on the subject.

In her spare time Kinga enjoys the cultural scene of London and is a tour guide at the British Museum. She is also an organiser for Rails Girls London; an event that introduces women to coding.

Lewis is an Architect at dRMM. He studied at Queens University in Belfast and the Mackintosh School of Architecture in Glasgow. His final year thesis project was a proposal to revitalise the Govan district in Glasgow and connect the city back to the river.  Lewis has worked for several noteworthy design practices in London, gaining professional experience in education and residential architecture.

At dRMM, he skilfully manages project teams to deliver high quality projects. He draws on his interest in architecture that has social relevance and resonance as the project architect of two Red Door Venture affordable housing schemes in Newham. Outside the office, when he is not working on his house, he likes to spend time with his young son, extended family and friends.

Maxim is an Architectural Assistant at dRMM. He graduated with a Bachelor of Environmental Design and a Masters of Architecture from the University of Tasmania in Australia. His projects and research explored environmental and socially sustainable architecture. While studying, he worked with the Universities Department of Research to complete extensive investigation into the sustainable use of timber. His previous experience includes working as the primary designer for a pre-fabricated housing product concept in Tasmania’s south.

At dRMM, Maxim is working with the team to develop and refine the Triangle concept; a mixed use development at London’s Victoria Dock. While not engaged in the studio; Maxim actively explores, sketches, paints and studies architecture of the yesteryear and now.

Nazli studied architecture at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York and completed her graduate diploma at the Architectural Association in 2011. At the AA she pursued her interest in film and architecture by focusing on interactive design and the notion of the city as a stage.

Having worked in cities such as New York, Berlin and Istanbul Nazli has developed a keen interest in urban regeneration. At dRMM Nazli has worked on Harper Square and Phase 1 of the Elephant and Castle Regeneration, gaining expertise in spatial organisation and residential design standards. Currently, Nazli is a member of the team designing dRMM’s residential project at Battersea Power Station, which leads her back to ‘architectural staging’.

Nicola is the Senior Marketing Manager at dRMM.  She has a BSc (Hons) in Business, PGCM in Marketing and is currently undertaking an MBA.  Nic is a Chartered Marketer with 18 years’ experience in the design, construction and timber sectors.

She is leading dRMM’s marketing, communications and Future Group with specific responsibility for all aspects of marketing, from creating plans and strategies to full campaign implementation. Nicola works closely with the Directors, Associates, client management and design teams to raise the profile of the Studio, identify new opportunities and drive engagement.

In her spare time, she loves traveling, drawing, sports including running, cycling and yoga to recover!

Patrick is an Associate and Architect at dRMM and has worked on a number of large-scale commercial and residential projects since joining in 2013. These include a commercial scheme on Fenchurch Street and mixed use development in East London. Patrick was a scholarship student at the Architectural Association for six years. On graduating he joined Serie Architects working on projects in China, Singapore, India and Kazakhstan.

Patrick continues to teach through workshops and juries at the Architectural Association. Before architecture, Patrick gained an honours degree in physics, which sparked a passion for precision whilst being responsive to our environment and culture. Away from the office you’ll find him up a mountain, skiing, climbing or running.

Raphael graduated from Ecole Nationale Superieure d’Architecture de Versailles in France and went on to complete a year’s study in Buenos Aires’ FADU. He built upon his educational experience by gaining hands-on experience on construction sites before joining dRMM Architects. This work deepened his interest in the full lifecycle of the construction process and design precision.

Prior to joining dRMM, Raphael worked in Paris at Baillon-Henrion and Bruther, focusing on the design of sport and education public facilities for competitive public sector contracts. At dRMM he was a key member on the Battersea Power Station housing project overseeing structural coordination and other interior packages, but also worked on the landmark project, Endless Stair, for the London Design Festival 2013. More recently, Raphael was involved with the practice’s residential projects of Maidenhead and East Ham, gaining more experience in residential project design.

Regina recently joined dRMM as a Senior Architectural Designer. She completed her architectural studies at the University of Melbourne, following which Regina joined a renowned Australian practice before deciding to complete a master’s degree in urban sociology from the London School of Economics.

Though her experience mainly focuses on high-density living, she has also been involved in education and hotel projects. Regina’s range of skills include project management, urban research, writing and BIM. Her interests lie in housing affordability and how urban governance influences the living quality of populations. At dRMM, Regina is working on an interesting community-based project and is involved with writing bids.

In her free time, she enjoys cooking for friends, bending backwards in yoga and walking along London’s network of canals.

Originally from Winnipeg, Canada, Roslyn has been based in the UK since 2010. After completing her Master’s in History of Art, Roslyn moved from Leeds to London to pursue a career in cultural management. Prior to joining dRMM, she worked in the exhibition department at Calvert 22, as a studio coordinator at Kiwi & Pom and most recently worked as an independent events manager in the arts.

At dRMM, Roslyn deals with day-to-day diary management for the directors and is responsible for all matters concerning client relations. She is passionate about London’s art and design scene and enjoys planning monthly studio outings much more than she ought to.

Sam is an Architectural Assistant at dRMM. He studied at Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand, graduating with a Master’s degree. Sam worked at a top New Zealand practice on the design and delivery of a number of higher education projects before joining dRMM. These projects were driven by a strong focus on both the user’s experience, and the provision of welcoming spaces on campus for the wider community. During this time, he also gained valuable experience working with BIM.

At dRMM Sam is working on two affordable housing schemes in Newham; projects that allow him to pursue his interests in residential, and socially positive architecture. He is involved in the developed design and detailing of the buildings’ envelopes, as well as integrating BIM into the project workflow. In his spare time Sam enjoys exploring new cities, non-competitive tennis, and pointing a camera at the places and spaces he visits.

Saskia is an Associate Director at dRMM and works on a number of distinctive projects, specialising in the design and delivery of Cross Laminated Timber construction. Her studies in Cologne and at the TU-Berlin have given her a strong technical background, and she has gained experience in design and construction at all scales and with listed buildings whilst working in the US, UK, Turkey, Norway and Germany.

Saskia was project architect for the RIBA Award winning scheme known as the ‘Tower of Love’ at Blackpool’s seafront and subsequently led another RIBA Award winning CLT project in East London – WoodBlock House, a studio and family home for UK artist Richard Woods. She worked on dRMM’s Rundeskogen residential towers in Norway, as well as the early stages of the Hastings Pier. She was project leader on a masterplanning project for the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, as well as for the early stages of dRMM’s Faraday House at Battersea Power Station. Her current projects include a cinema for Curzon as well as a variety of mixed use projects in Newham for Helical Retail and RDV. In addition to supervising projects Saskia’s role encompasses the studio’s team development and resourcing needs.

Steve is a Senior Associate at dRMM and has contributed to a number of large-scale mixed-use and residential projects since joining the studio in 2008. These include the ArtHouse development at King’s Cross and East Village the former Athlete’s Village of the London Olympics.

His wider experience includes education and leisure architecture, having led dRMM’s proposals for the Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education new Hill Barton Campus, as well as overseeing the Sky Health and Fitness Centre; a case study in sustainable building, health and wellness. Most recently, Steve was the project leader of the RIBA Stirling Prize shortlisted Trafalgar Place, the first phase of the Elephant and Castle regeneration. Steve currently oversees several of dRMM’s projects as part of the Sky Campus regeneration and contributes to various bids and feasibility studies. Alongside his practice, Steve leads dRMM’s peer review forums and presents dRMM’s projects and research externally.

After graduating from RMIT University, Steve worked for several years with prominent architecture practices in Melbourne. Outside of dRMM, Steve spends his time exploring London with Maxxi, his Miniature Dachshund.

Tamsin is the Associate Finance Director at dRMM. She joined the practice in 2011 to develop the administrative side of the business, becoming the Finance Associate in 2016. Tamsin’s current remit at dRMM includes strategic planning, financial forecasting, day-to-day financial operations and HR admin. She also continues to oversee the administrative department.

Aside from number-crunching and spreadsheets, Tamsin loves exciting architecture, front row fringe theatre seats, and rarely travels anywhere long-distance without at least one hula hoop.

Tonia studied Architecture at the Bartlett, UCL and graduated with her Masters degree in 2014. Her diploma project questioned the relationship between space and the body in motion. Through proposing an Arts Terrain in Copenhagen’s South Harbour, she explored how specific ways of movement produce unique spatial experiences and become productive design tools. She gained her Part III at Westminster University.

Tonia joined dRMM in summer 2014, keen to pursue her academic interests further, and has worked on projects such as 51-54 Fenchurch Street and Brill Place. In her free time Tonia jet-sets between Russia and USA. When in London she focuses on polishing her domestic skills – baking yummy goods, cooking up veggie delights, and tie-dying tote bags.

Victoria is a senior architect at dRMM involved in residential developments. She is part of the team working on a residential scheme within the BBC Television Centre masterplan in White City. She has a passion for housing; new typologies, affordable models, and evolving standards, and enjoys the use of BIM in practice.

Victoria studied at Brighton and London Metropolitan University. Since qualifying, she has been in practice in London, delivering projects from conception to completion, with a keen interest in sketching and detailing. She is the proud owner of two tortoises and in her spare time enjoys yoga, skiing and socialising in pubs, as well as exploring different cuisines and ethnic influences in her home cooking.

Will is an Associate and Architect at dRMM, where he is involved with high profile residential, commercial and educational projects. He is currently working on a number of mixed-use commercial and residential developments in Fish Island.

Will studied at the University of Huddersfield and Kingston University, joining dRMM in 2014. In previous practice, he gained experience working with leading higher education clients on complex teaching, research and laboratory buildings.

He brings a range of skills to the studio, and has detailed experience in user engagement, technical coordination and overseeing the production of design information at all work stages. Outside of work, Will enjoys travel, acoustic guitar, and developing his culinary skills

Yang is an Architectural Assistant at dRMM. She graduated from Newcastle University in 2014 with a Masters degree in Architecture. For her final thesis project, she developed a building typology that encourages new relationships between people and nourishment. Her previous experience includes 2 years in working in Shanghai on cultural, interior and collaborative architecture and art projects.

At dRMM, Yang is working on the detailed design of Wick Lane; a Hackney Wick development which sympathetically blends residential led mixed use, creative workspace and public space. During her free time, she enjoys hiking in the English countryside, as well as knitting, and cooking Chinese delicacies.

Studio Assistant / PA to the Directors

dRMM Ltd, a vibrant, Stirling Award-winning architecture practice, seeks a proactive, confident and organised Studio Assistant / PA to the Directors. The job is based in the admin hub of the practice.  The role provides administrative support at a macro level to the studio, plus some Management PA duties. As part of the administration team, reporting to the Studio Manager, the assistant must be an excellent communicator and a dynamic team player.  You will be pro-active in your approach and comfortable using your own initiative.

Responsibilities relating to:

Reception duties
General studio admin
Studio maintenance and housekeeping
H&S
Training
Internal studio communication
ICT support
Events
Record keeping / database entry
Diary management
Travel arrangements
Email account housekeeping
Tracking and submitting monthly expenses

Essential Skills/Qualifications

Excellent organisational skills
Strong communicator
High standard of written & spoken English
Proactive and logical approach to problem-solving
3 x ‘A’ Level B grade or equivalent
Clear and polite phone manner
Ability to multitask
Excellent understanding of computers
Ability to meet deadlines and prioritise work loads

Preferred Skills/Qualifications

ICT qualification or training
Proof-reading experience
Understanding of GDPR principles
Knowledge of InDesign
Interest in architecture

The role requires the assistant to work independently, but also collaboratively within the admin team and the studio. You must be adaptable to changing environments and be flexible both with your approach, and occasionally hours.  Attention to detail and a positive attitude are essential.  The studio is a friendly, supportive and encouraging environment to work in, and is a supporter of the London Living Wage. The practice prides itself on being an open, happy and exciting workplace and we actively support staff development. This is a great role for a school leaver, first jobber.

Please note:  This is a junior administrative position.  Architectural training/experience is not required.  Permission to work in the UK is essential.

dRMM handles all recruitment in house and do not use agencies.

To apply please submit your CV and a short cover letter, detailing your suitability & motivation for the role and notice period required. Applications should be by email to jobs@dRMM.co.uk (max. file size 5MB) for the attention of HR, quoting ref: StuAs1906 in the subject title.

dRMM is an equal opportunities employer.  We are only able to respond to successful applicants and will not discuss submissions on the telephone. Application deadline 23^rd June 2019.